im due to have my 2nd child in a months time and i will have one of each, i do not want anymore kids but am too young to have hysterectomy (im 25). what form of contraception would be the most effective to prevent further pregnancy's??
please serious answers only, nothing like "dont have sex... blah blah blah..."
i genuinely would like to know
im in uk
2006-09-29 02:16:17 · 29 answers · asked by dopeydora2001 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
im sorry, i should have mentioned that ive already spoken to partner, and he says there aint no way he's having the snip!!
2006-09-29 03:10:35 · update #1
Sorry to say, but NO rational normal board-certified doctor would perform a hysterectomy unless there were medical reasons for it (cancer, acute endometriosis, etc). If a doctor offers to perform a HYST on you, run the other direction as fast as your feet will carry you!
If you are absolutely positively sure you don't want ANY more children, there are permanent sterilization techniques - tubal ligation or tubal blockage. If you have your tubal ligation done at the time of your child's birth or right after, it is quite easy (even easier if you do it during a C-section). Blockage is a non-invasive blocking of the tubes through the vagina-cervix-uterine cavity (small wires are inserted and scar tissue builds around them to block the tubes).
If you aren't quite sure (and I'll be quite honest with you - most women change their minds about having babies around 35 or so!), you might consider long term contraceptive. The shot is highly effective (and you stop having periods in a lot of cases), Norplant (inserted under the skin - works for 5 years), or the IUD (though I personally don't recommend this method).
NOW is the time to discuss these things with your OB/GYN. If you decide on sterilization, the sooner THEY know the better position they are in to help you when the time comes for the procedure.
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PS - I personally think your husband's being a p*ssy for not wanting to do a vasectomy. Its far less down-time for the man, its less dangerous (NOT major surgery like a woman), and oh yeah - you've already HAD two kids! Tell him to go through THAT pain before b*tching and whining about a little snip!
2006-09-29 04:00:33 · answer #1 · answered by Brutally Honest 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Some people have bad side effects and others don't, it's like most contraceptives.
You could try the contraceptive injection, you have it at the top of your bum cheek every 3 months and thats it. It can also make your periods stop altogether which is a plus! Some people do experience prolonged bleeding however, I do but it's only light. Unfortunately, I've been bleeding for nearly 10 weeks now, but everytime you have it it gets lighter and studies have shown that most womens periods have stopped after 3 injections.
Everyone has a different reaction, some womens periods completely stop and they never get any bleeding until they come off it.
It can take your periods and fertility a few months to return to normal once you've come off the injection.
There is a slight chance that the injection reduces bone density, so is not ideal for women who have osteoporosis, but bone density does return to normal, once you come off the injection.
Give it a go, it may work for you.
2006-09-29 02:28:47 · answer #2 · answered by Yasmin H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All we ever used was condoms as i felt dreadful on the pill, since trying to conceive though i have been charting temps, mucous etc and i can usually tell whether i am (or not) fertile. If you have regular cycles it is about 90% effective as a form of birth control. Only use this method if you don't mind another child though as you could always fall in the 10%!!
By the way, my friend got pregnant on the pill and the injection at two separate times! She never had any illnesses or medication that could have affected the pills strength, the doctor said she was just unlucky (or lucky as she now has 5 amazing kids!!!)
2006-09-29 05:15:42 · answer #3 · answered by cuddlymummy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could consider being sterilised. The try of contraception available to you will depend on your health and also your plans on breast feeding. If you are breastfeeding you will need to have a form of contraception that will not effect the production of milk i.e mini pill. If not then contraception such as the mirena coil or an in-plant are long term and last for several years. Information can be found at family planning clinics to help you make an informed choice
2006-09-29 06:23:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had my second baby 9 months ago, and went straight on the injection, depo. i've found it good because u only have it once every 3 months and my periods stopped. but it made me put on weight, even after giving birth! my family planning nurse is considering changing it because of the effect it's having on my weight, i dont want the pill (been on it b4) and dont want an iud. i cant have a patch or implant as these would have the same weight effect. so wot do i do? cant have hysterectomy as i'm only 21. as 4 getting my tubes tied, i haven't been told that's an option.
2006-09-29 09:53:35 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've had 2 kids, daughters, and the wife was supposed to have a hysterectomy but it didn't work out that way. So i've had the "snip" which only gives a few days of dis comfort and hey presto.. After about 6mths ye get the all clear. (hopefully)
Good luck.
2006-09-29 03:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by Platinum 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a nursing student, my personal opinion is that a diaphragm might be a good option. In people who use it, it is 92-96% effective when used with spermicide. But, to get these levels of assurance, you have to learn how to use it right. Go to your doctor and get fit for the diaphragm and tell them to show you how to use it. Also, there is a pill called Plan B(avbl in the US, not sure abt UK). This pill could be used as backup, when you think the condom broke or the diaphragm wasn't used right. But, be careful not to overuse Plan B.
I found this website that might give you a good overall view of contraceptive.
2006-09-29 02:31:41 · answer #7 · answered by Bookworm 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
number one u dont have hysterectomys to stop having children!!! i have just had one it was because i had excruitiating periods.
if you are serious about not wanting more children - i dont think the pill is a long term solution. you can either have a sterilisation or do what i did i said to my husband u have the vasectomy cos ive had 3 children - they always go for that cos they dont want any more children lol they would rather have the snip.
so there u have it - either a sterilisation for you or a vasectomy for him. dont know what age the doctors would like you to have one i dont think 25 is too young. you must be sure though.
2006-09-29 02:31:32 · answer #8 · answered by shariwharton 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was sterilised, it only took 20 minutes and I was in as a day patient, with keyhole surgery, I went in hospital at 7am and was home by 12. It was relatively painless and I was back at work a couple of days later. If you don't want anything as permanent have you considered injections my 3 nieces have all plumbed for this, and find it's easier than taking the pill 'cos you aren't reliant on taking it every day.
2006-09-29 02:24:30 · answer #9 · answered by di 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You dont need to get a hysterectomy, you may get your tubes tied or have your husband get snipped. They are both reversable if either of you do change your minds.
In the US insurance covers both but you have to pay to get it reversed, dont know about the UK
Any other contraceptive is 99.9% safe.
2006-09-29 02:21:23 · answer #10 · answered by lizap1 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋